Big FM RJ Siddharth Mishra wins Sound of India contest; to represent India at Zurich's International Radio Festival
MUMBAI: From an array of talented RJs that are currently hosting shows on Indian FM radio, the Zurich-based International Radio Festival (IRF), together with Indiantelevision.com group's Radioandmusic.com, has hand-picked Big FM’s Siddharth to represent India at IRF 2015.
Sun Group challenges denial of permission to bid for FM Phase III auctions, Chennai High Court to hear case this week
NEW DELHI: The Sun Group’s challenge to the denial of permission to participate in auction for Phase-III of FM radio broadcasting licences, is expected to be heard both, by the Madras and Delhi High Courts tomorrow.
Radio City topped Mumbai and Bengaluru for week 27
MUMBAI: For week 27, Radio City took the first spot back from Big FM in Mumbai, with a market share of 17.8 per cent, which is 0.2 per cent higher than latter. In Bengaluru, Radio City once again took over the top spot from Big FM, which dominated the top position last week.
Bach to Rock signs first franchise agreement in Jacksonville
MUMBAI: Bach to Rock (B2R), America's music school for students of all ages, announced it signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with new franchise partners, Wayne and Sue Chattaway, to develop two schools in Florida.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announce tentative date for Phase III e-auction
MUMBAI: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), has finally announced a tentative date for the first batch of e-auction for Phase III. According to the I&B Ministry’s website, the auctions might begin from 27 July, 2015.
IPRS and PPL: Stop infringement of music
MUMBAI: In the continuing battle between those questioning the legitimacy of the IPRS and PPL to collect royalties for music, and the two organisations, it is now the turn of the latter to fire a salvo.
Farout Media foray into TV with 'On The Road' Project
MUMBAI: Farout Media has ventured into the television space with its first IP ‘On The Road' Project, which will be aired on Zoom TV. The short format is conceptualised and developed by Farout Media for broadcast and digital medium.
Red FM's Nisha Narayanan placing her faith in judicial system
MUMBAI: Out of 28 applicants who applied for the e-auction of 135 Private FM Radio channels for Phase III expansion, seven applications were rejected.
Bajaao venturing into live properties through Bajaao Entertainment
MUMBAI: Bajaao.com, the online retailer for musical instruments, will concentrate on adding more live music event properties to its roster under its new sub-division, Bajaoo Entertainment.
Syco Music denies dropping Zayn Malik from label
MUMBAI: Former One Direction star Zayn Malik is still with Syco, according to the British music label founded by Simon Cowell.
